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Title: Treating Leather
Post by: Sir William on 2013-04-04, 20:28:33

This is a request for tips on how to deal with dyed but unsealed leather.  I just got some arms and legs done by West Coast Armory and while nicely made, the dye gets all over while I'm handling it and I'm thinking I need to rub it down with something to seal in the color.  Any thoughts, fellows?

Title: Re: Treating Leather
Post by: Lord Chagatai on 2013-04-04, 21:04:19

Let me see what I use at home and I will let you know...the leather on my rig is sealed with it and doesn't run


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Title: Re: Treating Leather
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-04-05, 01:29:08

I think the general consensus with armor is to seal it with wax. Historically, they waxed their points/laces, so waxing the leather wouldn't be out of the question. I certainly defer to anyone who knows for sure, as I am just making a guess.

Title: Re: Treating Leather
Post by: Sir Brian on 2013-04-05, 07:44:19

Well according to the the great and mysterious oracle 'Google' this should do the trick:  ;)
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/product/fiebings-acrylic-resolene-4-oz-2270-01.aspx (http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/product/fiebings-acrylic-resolene-4-oz-2270-01.aspx)
http://www.ehow.com/how_8045502_seal-leather-dye.html (http://www.ehow.com/how_8045502_seal-leather-dye.html)

Title: Re: Treating Leather
Post by: Sir William on 2013-04-05, 13:17:32

Tandy, forgot about them. Thank you!

Title: Re: Treating Leather
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-04-05, 16:06:12

i think i have pro sheen or something like that

Title: Re: Treating Leather
Post by: Sir William on 2013-04-05, 18:00:01

That resolene stuff that Sir Brian pointed to me should do the trick; this is already dyed, just need to make it so it sticks.  Considering getting some blue dye to even it out- its kinda splotchy looking.